Caricature of Mr Cuthbert Laws, Secretary to the Shipping Federation.

Repro ID: H3298

Description: Laws was Secretary of the Federation between 1890-1901 and then General Manager until 1933. He negotiated and represented member companies in the determination of wages and conditions for employees, maintained a register of vessels owned and operated by members, and acted on other matters of mutual concern to member companies such as shipping legislation, trading agreements, shipping accidents and port conditions.

Creator: W. H. Powell

Date: c.1900

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London